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Charles P. Deyerle papers, 1842-1855. MS 0191. VMI Archives, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia.
Charles Peter Deyerle was born on November 8, 1820 in Roanoke County, Virginia to Joseph Deyerle and Anne Crawford. Deyerle was a member of the first graduating class of VMI, receiving his diploma in July 1842. He subsequently studied medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and received a commission in the United States Army. As an Army surgeon, he served in the Mexican War and was then assigned to Benicia Barracks in California. Deyerle died in California on October 30, 1853. In 1855 his body was returned to Salem, Virginia and he is buried in East Hill Cemetery.
The Charles P. Deyerle papers consist of the personal papers (12 items) from the career of Deyerle. Included are documents dating from his medical studies and his service in the United States Army, clippings, books, and notebooks.
A daguerreotype of Charles P. Deyerle has been catalogued separately and is located in the VMI Archives photograph collection.
Pencil sketch depicting VMI as it was during Charles P. Deyerle's cadetship.
Bible verse in VMI Superintendent Francis H. Smith's hand given to Charles P. Deyerle as "a token of affection...."
A notebook that contains notes from medical school lectures at the University of Pennsylvania, as well as clippings.
Letter is signed by the medical faculty of the University of Pennsylvania.
Letter informs Charles P. Deyerle of the examination for appointment as an United States Army surgeon.
Charles P. Deyerle's commission as an United States Army assistant surgeon.
Notebook contains travel notes written in Rio de Janiero, Brazil, and at sea off the coast of South America.
Single issue of "The American Star" newspaper.
Single issue of the "Salem Weekly Register" newspaper. The top bears the signature of "Miss Susan P. Deyerle."
Bears signature of "C. P. Deyerle."
From the library of Charles P. Deyerle.